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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $349

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Fri 22/516:05
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/511:00
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$812
Wed 13/509:20
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop35h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 17/521:40
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop18h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,137
Wed 13/518:15
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops19h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 17/518:15
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop22h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,786
Wed 13/515:50
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 17/514:50
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops20h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,799
Fri 5/620:40
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/616:35
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,864

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$812

One-way from

$349
22/5-29/5
  • 22/5-29/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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5/6
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Malaysia to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 April 2026.
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Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

16:05-05:30

1 stop11h 25m

Cairns

Fri 29/5

11:00-01:20

2 stops16h 20m

$812

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

09:20-22:40

1 stop35h 20m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

21:40-14:30

1 stop18h 50m

$1,137

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Wed 13/5

21:25-16:10

2 stops16h 45m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

18:15-09:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,786

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Wed 13/5

05:50-22:40

2 stops38h 50m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

21:40-18:35

2 stops22h 55m

$1,799
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/6

18:10-05:30

1 stop9h 20m

$349

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 27/5

18:10-05:30

1 stop9h 20m

$410

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/5

10:00-05:30

2 stops17h 30m

$466

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 29/4

14:00-05:30

1 stop13h 30m

$481

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/6

20:15-12:55

2 stops62h 40m

$1,124

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 6/6

16:00-12:55

2 stops42h 55m

$1,124

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Cairns

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Malaysia?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Malaysia.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 16h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 35m. The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5568 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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